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Ex-rebel Gustavo Petro takes oath as Colombia President in historic shift

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Colombia’s first leftist President was sworn into office Sunday, promising to fight inequality and heralding a turning point in the history of a country haunted by a long war between the government and guerrilla groups. Sen. Gustavo Petro, a former member of Colombia’s M-19 guerrilla group, won the presidential election in June by beating conservative … Read more

Ex-rebel sworn in as Colombia’s president in historic shift : NPR

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Colombia’s President-elect Gustavo Petro speaks to students at Externado University in Bogota, Colombia, Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Fernando Vergara/AP hide caption toggle caption Fernando Vergara/AP Colombia’s President-elect Gustavo Petro speaks to students at Externado University in Bogota, Colombia, Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Fernando Vergara/AP BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia’s first leftist president will be sworn into … Read more